This game should be easier to run than Forza Horizon 3

Microsoft has released Forza Motorsport 7's PC system requirements, confirming that the game will be easier to run than Forza Horizons 3.

Forza Motorsport 7 will be targeting a steady 60FPS framerate on both Xbox One and Xbox One X, which is considerably higher than the 30FPS framerate target of Forza Horizon 3, which means that the game will run at almost 2x the speed on the same Xbox hardware (not accounting for potential changes in resolution etc).

With Forza Motorsport 7 targeting this higher framerate on consoles, it is understandable that the game's PC requirements will also drop, given the fact that PC gamers can choose their own target framerates and resolution. Combine this with the recent engine changes from Turn 10, including the CPU performance updates to Forza Horizon 3 and the PC version is set to be a real performer.

It has also been confirmed that the PC version of the game will support 21:9 resolutions, up to 8x MSAA and 16x anisotropic filtering. The game will also contain support for the following control methods.

- Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller

- Microsoft Xbox One Controller

- Microsoft Xbox One Elite Controller

- Microsoft Xbox One S/X Controller

- Sony Dual Shock 4

- Fanatec CSR

- Fanatec CSR Elite

- Fanatec ClubSport V2

- Fanatec ClubSport V1

- Fanatec CSL

- Fanatec ClubSport V2.5

- Logitech G29

- Logitech Driving Force Pro

- Logitech G25

- Logitech Driving Force GT

- Logitech G27

- Logitech MOMO

- Logitech G920

- Thrustmaster RGT

- Thrustmaster T100

- Thrustmaster T500 RS

- Thrustmaster T300 Ferrari

- Thrustmaster T300 Ferrari GTE

- Thrustmaster T300 Ferrari Int

- Thrustmaster T300 RS

- Thrustmaster T300 RS GT

- Thrustmaster T150

- Thrustmaster T150 Pro

- Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer

- Thrustmaster TX 458

- Thrustmaster TX Leather

- Thrustmaster 458 Spider

- Thrustmaster TMX

- Thrustmaster TMX Pro

- Thrustmaster TS-Xbox

- Mad Catz Pro

Below are the full PC system requirements for Forza Motorsport 7, with the game's developers recommending either a GTX 670 to a GTX 1050 Ti, which is significantly lower than the GTX 1060 and RX 480 that were recommended for Forza Horizons 3.

Sadly Microsoft has not released the storage requirements for this game, though it is expected to weigh-in at over 100GB.

Low (720p, 30 fps):

CPU: Intel Core i5-750 2.67GHz or AMD FX-6300

RAM: 8GB

GPU: Nvidia GT 740/GTX 650 or AMD R7 250X with 2GB RAM

Recommended (1080p, 60 fps)

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz or AMD FX-8350

RAM: 8GB

GPU: Nvidia GTX 670/GTX 1050 or AMD RX 560 with 4GB RAM

Ultra (4K, 60 fps)

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4GHz or AMD Ryzen 7

RAM: 16GB

GPU: Nvidia GTX 1080 or AMD RX Vega 64 with 8GB RAM

Ultrabook (mobile—720p, 30 fps)

CPU: Core i5-6200U or better

RAM: 8GB

GPU: Intel HD 520 (integrated) or better

Forza Motorsport 7 will release on PC on October 3rd. A demo for the game will release sometime before the game's official launch.

If that 4K60FPS requirement is accurate then that's pretty good considering how pretty the game is.

Turn 10 Studios takes performance very seriously in their games, so it makes sense that they will push for a strong PC release with their first mainline Forza Motorsport game on the platform.

MS is also working hard to deliver some good PC games from their 1st party studios, like the PC version of Gears of War 4. Maybe in time, MS will be able to get consumers to look past the early days of UWP.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlienALX

I must admit Microsoft do code a bloody good game. Forza Horizons is it? ran beautifully at 1440p maxed out on my Fury X. It will also be proper DX12 I would imagine.

Yeah, the game performed well, especially after the CPU multi-threading update. The 60FPS framerate target on consoles also helps, as it really lowers the performance bar for 60FPS gameplay on PC.

It is clear that Turn 10 are proud of their work, given the inclusion of a PC benchmark mode and the fact that they have been so open about their Xbox One X development.Quote

Microsoft have always made fantastic games tbh. I was absolutely gutted when the announced the Xbox. It was an end to an era I really loved. Midtown Madness, MTM 2, Motocross Madness 1&2 and so on. They were fantastic games in those days. I've still got all mine

I never did play that MTM game they released on the Xbox. Might try finding it, as I have a crystal green Xbox (clear) and a crystal controller (clear clear lol). It's soft modded too.Quote

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